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Staying focused is easier said than done. With distractions coming from left and right, often time, one ends up doing four or five things at once. While some of us are better multitaskers than others, the majority of hard workers reach the point where they’re unable to clearly focus and successfully carry out the task at hand. Enlightened business and company owners understand the importance of a safe and healthy work environment, but what can be done to improve attention span and brainhealth in employees during such busy times?

Chances are - as you read this - you’ve heard of asbestos, or maybe even have seen a television commercial talking about it. While “asbestos” and “mesothelioma” can serve as buzzwords in certain circles, in many cases, their true risks and hazards aren’t commonly well-known. Asbestos was commonly used in industry and construction, and its detriment to health was discovered by doctors in those with substantial exposure. Although the practice of asbestos utilization is all but dead in the United States, there still exists risks and dangers with exposure.

You’ve made your lists and you’ve checked them twice. Now it’s off to shop for the naughty (maybe) and nice. With the last week of holiday shopping upon us, here are tips for keeping yourself, your identity and your carefully picked gifts safe and the holiday season enjoyable, whether shopping online or at the mall.

Does the thought of artificial intelligence startle you? Do these modernized mechanisms lead you to fear radical change in day-to-day business? As technology continues to evolve so do both manufacturing and material handling operations. In these settings, new technologies are rolled out on a daily basis. As many businesses continue to go out with the old and in with the new, artificial intelligence continues to charge to the forefront and cement itself in the very fabric of the workplace. Nevertheless, there are many benefits of artificial intelligence as they can revamp your daily operations.

Every year millions of people are injured at work, from construction workers to office workers. It doesn’t matter if you work in a comfortable office or an outdoor site; either way there are lots of safety hazards to be aware of – although it is worth noting that people who work outdoors tend to face more hazards on a daily basis.

When most of us think of workplace safety, we envisage fire drills and OSHA compliant machinery. However, there are dangers in the office that often go unnoticed but which have a direct impact on employees of every level. Everything from molding food to a coworker’s germs can pose a potential hazard to the health and safety of everyone around. There are a couple of common fixtures that can be a cause for concern among office workers.